Perplexed Eldorado threatens legal action against Greek permit suspension

Multinational miner Eldorado Gold has threatened legal action against the Greek government’s suspension of its Skouries and Olympias gold project development permits, in Halkidiki, northern Greece. "We are most disappointed and perplexed by this entirely inappropriate decision of the Ministry, which puts 5 000 direct and indirect jobs in Greece at risk, including the jobs of 2 000 Greek employees and contractors of [subsidiary] Hellas Gold,” CEO Paul Wright stated late on Wednesday.